When Marine Corps pilot Jacob Merely crashes during a routine mission off the coast of Cyprus, he was sure it was game over. After surviving the crash and pulling himself onto the sandy shores of a long-abandoned island, however, Jacob unwittingly stumbles headfirst into the ancient ruins of a dead city. Unfortunately, he also stumbles into an age-old battle between good and evil - and he is now its newest recruit. The island once belonged to the Amazons, but Jacob’s arrival has awakened the old gods and disturbed the seal holding the ravaging darkness at bay.

5 out of 5 stars

Original concept and great characters!

By
Lynn Cartan
on
03-06-18

Mind Dimensions, Books 0, 1, & 2

By:
Dima Zales

Narrated by:
Roberto Scarlato,
Laura Jennings

Length: 15 hrs and 54 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
322

Performance

4 out of 5 stars
299

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
299

The first three books in the Mind Dimensions series from a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author.... Darren's had it easy his whole life. Finishing Harvard at 18 and landing a lucrative job on Wall Street at 21 - all things are possible when you can cheat by stepping outside of time. Thanks to his ability, he's a know-it-all, but what he doesn't know is how he's able to do what he does. That's until he meets Mira and discovers her dangerous, hidden world.

5 out of 5 stars

You will believe the unbelievable with this amaxibg sci fi story

By
Carly O'D
on
08-14-16

The Last Humans

The Complete Trilogy

By:
Dima Zales,
Anna Zaires

Narrated by:
Roberto Scarlato

Length: 20 hrs and 54 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4 out of 5 stars
100

Performance

4 out of 5 stars
90

Story

4 out of 5 stars
90

Oasis, the last habitable area on post-apocalyptic Earth, is meant to be a paradise, a place where everyone is content. Vulgarity, violence, insanity, and other ills are but a distant memory, and even death no longer plagues the last surviving humans. Theo, a 23-year-old Youth, has never fit in with the serene, age-divided Oasis society. But it's only when he starts hearing a girl's voice in his head that he realizes that nothing is what it seems.

3 out of 5 stars

Didn’t realize this was a YA

By
Aparries
on
12-27-17

The Lost Ranger: An Alex Rogers Adventure

Ranger Series, Book 1

By:
Charles Lamb

Narrated by:
Travis Baldree

Length: 8 hrs and 36 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
324

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
309

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
309

Alex Rogers is a young, intelligent workaholic who jumped from high school to college to a technical career with little time for a personal life. With his dog Kinsey, he pursues his only vice, wandering in the wilderness areas of Washington State, dreaming of adventure. Without warning, he and Kinsey find themselves in an unfamiliar land, unable to speak the language and fighting for their lives.

5 out of 5 stars

A fun listen

By
thomas clay elliott
on
06-30-18

The Land: Founding: A LitRPG Saga

Chaos Seeds, Book 1

By:
Aleron Kong

Narrated by:
Nick Podehl

Length: 9 hrs and 49 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
10,926

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
10,293

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
10,286

Tricked into a world of banished gods, demons, goblins, sprites and magic, Richter must learn to meet the perils of The Land and begin to forge his own kingdom. Actions have consequences across The Land, with powerful creatures and factions now hell-bent on Richter's destruction. Can Richter forge allegiances to survive this harsh and unforgiving world or will he fall to the dark denizens of this ancient and unforgiving realm? A tale to shake "The Land" itself, measuring 10/10 on the Richter scale, how will Richter's choices shape the future of The Land and all who reside in it?

5 out of 5 stars

This is good if you’ve ever played a MMORPG.

By
BigfootJedi
on
10-12-17

The Valens Legacy: Publisher's Pack 3

By:
Jan Stryvant

Narrated by:
Leland King

Length: 14 hrs and 34 mins

Unabridged

Overall

5 out of 5 stars
773

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
735

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
734

When It Falls, book 5: After their success against the Ascendants is used by the Vestibulum as a cover for the murder of their old enemies, Sean has discovered that the Vestis are far more ruthless and dangerous than the previous two councils he's fought. After 200 years of holding on to the leadership position among all of the councils, obviously the Vestibulum isn't going to give up anything to anyone. Stand on It, book 6: Once again, Sean's home has been attacked by one of the Councils, only this time they've committed what they hoped would be an overwhelming force.

4 out of 5 stars

Less Simmer, More Plot

By
Niel Causing
on
06-27-18

War God's Mantle: Ascension

The War God Saga, Book 1

By:
James Hunter,
Aaron Crash

Narrated by:
Armen Taylor

Length: 13 hrs and 17 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
632

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
594

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
597

When Marine Corps pilot Jacob Merely crashes during a routine mission off the coast of Cyprus, he was sure it was game over. After surviving the crash and pulling himself onto the sandy shores of a long-abandoned island, however, Jacob unwittingly stumbles headfirst into the ancient ruins of a dead city. Unfortunately, he also stumbles into an age-old battle between good and evil - and he is now its newest recruit. The island once belonged to the Amazons, but Jacob’s arrival has awakened the old gods and disturbed the seal holding the ravaging darkness at bay.

5 out of 5 stars

Original concept and great characters!

By
Lynn Cartan
on
03-06-18

Mind Dimensions, Books 0, 1, & 2

By:
Dima Zales

Narrated by:
Roberto Scarlato,
Laura Jennings

Length: 15 hrs and 54 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
322

Performance

4 out of 5 stars
299

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
299

The first three books in the Mind Dimensions series from a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author.... Darren's had it easy his whole life. Finishing Harvard at 18 and landing a lucrative job on Wall Street at 21 - all things are possible when you can cheat by stepping outside of time. Thanks to his ability, he's a know-it-all, but what he doesn't know is how he's able to do what he does. That's until he meets Mira and discovers her dangerous, hidden world.

5 out of 5 stars

You will believe the unbelievable with this amaxibg sci fi story

By
Carly O'D
on
08-14-16

The Last Humans

The Complete Trilogy

By:
Dima Zales,
Anna Zaires

Narrated by:
Roberto Scarlato

Length: 20 hrs and 54 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4 out of 5 stars
100

Performance

4 out of 5 stars
90

Story

4 out of 5 stars
90

Oasis, the last habitable area on post-apocalyptic Earth, is meant to be a paradise, a place where everyone is content. Vulgarity, violence, insanity, and other ills are but a distant memory, and even death no longer plagues the last surviving humans. Theo, a 23-year-old Youth, has never fit in with the serene, age-divided Oasis society. But it's only when he starts hearing a girl's voice in his head that he realizes that nothing is what it seems.

3 out of 5 stars

Didn’t realize this was a YA

By
Aparries
on
12-27-17

The Lost Ranger: An Alex Rogers Adventure

Ranger Series, Book 1

By:
Charles Lamb

Narrated by:
Travis Baldree

Length: 8 hrs and 36 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
324

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
309

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
309

Alex Rogers is a young, intelligent workaholic who jumped from high school to college to a technical career with little time for a personal life. With his dog Kinsey, he pursues his only vice, wandering in the wilderness areas of Washington State, dreaming of adventure. Without warning, he and Kinsey find themselves in an unfamiliar land, unable to speak the language and fighting for their lives.

5 out of 5 stars

A fun listen

By
thomas clay elliott
on
06-30-18

The Land: Founding: A LitRPG Saga

Chaos Seeds, Book 1

By:
Aleron Kong

Narrated by:
Nick Podehl

Length: 9 hrs and 49 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
10,926

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
10,293

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
10,286

Tricked into a world of banished gods, demons, goblins, sprites and magic, Richter must learn to meet the perils of The Land and begin to forge his own kingdom. Actions have consequences across The Land, with powerful creatures and factions now hell-bent on Richter's destruction. Can Richter forge allegiances to survive this harsh and unforgiving world or will he fall to the dark denizens of this ancient and unforgiving realm? A tale to shake "The Land" itself, measuring 10/10 on the Richter scale, how will Richter's choices shape the future of The Land and all who reside in it?

5 out of 5 stars

This is good if you’ve ever played a MMORPG.

By
BigfootJedi
on
10-12-17

The Valens Legacy: Publisher's Pack 3

By:
Jan Stryvant

Narrated by:
Leland King

Length: 14 hrs and 34 mins

Unabridged

Overall

5 out of 5 stars
773

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
735

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
734

When It Falls, book 5: After their success against the Ascendants is used by the Vestibulum as a cover for the murder of their old enemies, Sean has discovered that the Vestis are far more ruthless and dangerous than the previous two councils he's fought. After 200 years of holding on to the leadership position among all of the councils, obviously the Vestibulum isn't going to give up anything to anyone. Stand on It, book 6: Once again, Sean's home has been attacked by one of the Councils, only this time they've committed what they hoped would be an overwhelming force.

4 out of 5 stars

Less Simmer, More Plot

By
Niel Causing
on
06-27-18

Star Child

Places of Power

By:
Leonard Petracci

Narrated by:
Will M. Watt

Length: 9 hrs and 57 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
914

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
854

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
852

Powers are determined by geographic birth locations, and only the rich and powerful are permitted access to prized sites. SC is the first person born in space. The punishment for unauthorized births is death. Out of fear, SC keeps his strange abilities as his darkest secret. But when his mother is kidnapped by an unknown organization, SC has no choice but to act.

5 out of 5 stars

Bug

By
David-Alan Hight
on
11-24-17

World Keeper: Birth of a World

World Keeper Series, Book 1

By:
Justin Miller

Narrated by:
Stephen Bel Davies

Length: 21 hrs and 9 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
326

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
308

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
308

Join Dale Mitchell, your run-of-the-mill truck driver. Until one day, he accidentally runs someone over. Now, through a series of strange and unforeseeable circumstances, he has become anything but normal. A story of magic, of a history that never was, and of a man trying to go through his day-to-day life while managing the affairs of an entire world. Join Dale Mitchell on his journey.

5 out of 5 stars

Love a new take on the genre!

By
Arthur
on
10-25-17

The Congruent Apprentice

The Congruent Mage, Book 1

By:
Dave Schroeder

Narrated by:
Peter Kenny

Length: 10 hrs and 30 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
296

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
278

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
276

Young wizards coming of age in a time of war... Will they be ready? Eynon was excited to leave his village and set off on his wander year. He’d turned sixteen today, and hoped for at least a few adventures. At high noon, he arrived a crossroads and saw a shimmer of silver in the mud. It was a thin and dirty oval, about the size of his palm. He washed it with squirts of water from his goatskin, then marveled at what was revealed.

4 out of 5 stars

Looking forward to the next book

By
Capt. Sea
on
03-17-18

Stuff and Nonsense

Threadbare Series, Volume 1

By:
Andrew Seiple

Narrated by:
Tim Gerard Reynolds

Length: 10 hrs and 40 mins

Unabridged

Overall

5 out of 5 stars
158

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
151

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
151

Meet Threadbare. He is 12 inches tall, full of fluff, and really, really bad at being a hero. Magically animated and discarded by his maker as a failed experiment, he is saved by a little girl. But she's got problems of her own, and he might not be able to help her. Fortunately for the little golem, he's quick to find allies, learn skills, gain levels, and survive horrible predicaments. Which is good, because his creator has a whole lot of enemies …

5 out of 5 stars

Another great LitRPG, and more humorous than most.

By
Wanderer4of8
on
06-06-18

Rock God

Book 1

By:
Michael-Scott Earle

Narrated by:
Joshua Story

Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
103

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
99

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
99

Eric Weiss has three goals: graduate college, re-discover his love of music, and find a woman to share his life with. But when his best friend Jack draws him into a circle of wealthy Los Angeles socialites, Eric is pulled between the warring affections of two beautiful sisters and their competitive friends. These women will do anything to win his affection, so why would you choose one when you can have them all?

5 out of 5 stars

Damn this was good

By
Dakota Murphy George
on
07-14-18

Mind Machines

Human++, Book 1

By:
Dima Zales

Narrated by:
William Dufris

Length: 9 hrs and 31 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4 out of 5 stars
115

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
107

Story

4 out of 5 stars
107

At 35, Mike Cohen lives the American dream. With billions in the bank and his own venture capital firm, he's succeeded beyond his Russian immigrant mother's wildest hopes. The only problem? A car accident that leaves Mike's mother with memory problems. Brainocytes, a new technology developed by one of Mike's portfolio companies, may be the answer to his mother's injury - and offer applications that push the limits of the human mind. Only Mike isn't the only one who sees its potential.

5 out of 5 stars

An exciting book, filled in

By
Amiesbookreviews
on
04-13-18

Hero Forged

Ethereal Earth, Book 1

By:
Josh Erikson

Narrated by:
Josh Erikson

Length: 14 hrs and 49 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
221

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
205

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
205

Gabriel Delling might call himself a professional con artist, but when walking superstitions start trying to bite his face off, his charm is shockingly unhelpful. It turns out living nightmares almost never appreciate a good joke. Together with a succubus who insists on constantly saving his life, Gabe desperately tries to survive a new reality that suddenly features demons, legends, and a giant locust named Dale - all of whom pretty much hate his guts. And when an ancient horror comes hunting for a spirit locked in his head, Gabe finds himself faced with the excruciating choice between death...or becoming some kind of freaking hero.

4 out of 5 stars

Surprisingly Good

By
Steelgator
on
07-21-18

Desire: A LitRPG Adventure (Volume 1)

By:
Cameron Milan

Narrated by:
John Downey

Length: 7 hrs and 46 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4 out of 5 stars
155

Performance

3.5 out of 5 stars
146

Story

4 out of 5 stars
145

A mysterious entity decides to bestow certain individuals with a powerful tattoo. With it, anything becomes possible. The world is changing...and it has yet to be determined if it is for better or worse. Two friends who grew up together, Ace and Vincent, decide to use the tattoo to do what they always dreamed of.

2 out of 5 stars

Neat premise, but lacking in execution.

By
M. B. Richards
on
06-04-18

Temple of Sorrow

Stonehaven League, Book 1

By:
Carrie Summers

Narrated by:
Annie Ellicott,
Jeff Hays

Length: 8 hrs and 30 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
91

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
87

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
87

Relic Online is the hottest new game out there, and it's Devon Walker's best hope for escaping her hard-knock life. Thanks to her rocking achievements in other games, she's been hired as a salaried player. Even better, her new position comes with cutting-edge implants that turn RO's virtual reality into a full-sensory explosion. Her only task? Drive the game's creator AI to the outermost limits of its creativity. Sounds easy, right? But when Devon logs in, her expectations shatter like an ice golem hit with a sonic blast.

5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic

By
Samuel Palmer
on
08-02-18

Gamer for Life

Alpha World, Book 1

By:
Daniel Schinhofen

Narrated by:
Peter Berkrot

Length: 12 hrs and 18 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
1,719

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
1,634

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
1,636

Seamus is facing life in prison without parole. While doing his time, he's given an option by the Department of Justice and the biggest virtual game maker around, Mindblown Entertainment. If he will help them test long-term immersion, he will get the chance to play the latest game from Mindblown - Alpha World. All he has to do is sign away his legal rights and sign an NDA.

5 out of 5 stars

Fair Warning

By
Romadbuff
on
08-24-17

Level Up or Die!

Underworld, Book 1

By:
Apollos Thorne

Narrated by:
Graham Halstead

Length: 7 hrs and 7 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
229

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
215

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
214

Elorion has just finished a VR gaming session to find a monster waiting for him. With 19 other students who have also been kidnapped, he is now subject to the whims of a thousand year old succubus, and he must survive deep under the Earth in the lost realm of the Underworld. Gifted with the ability to use magic and advance in power, he is given an ultimatum: Level up or die!

Success beyond my wildest dreams? Too bad I wasn't able to fully enjoy it. No time to sit back and watch the fame roll in when you're being hunted by superpowereds and a private military force. Still, everything was going according to plan. Grace, Veronique, and I were headed south. Our target? The secret government facilities scattered across the country. The second installment of Mutants in the Making was nearing completion, ready to be published any day now. Things were tense, but all was well. I wish they would have stayed that way....

3 out of 5 stars

did not finish

By
Drue
on
07-10-18

Publisher's Summary

Once a respected member of the Sorcerer Council and now an outcast, Blaise has spent the last year of his life working on a special magical object. The goal is to allow anyone to do magic, not just the sorcerer elite. The outcome of his quest is unlike anything he could've ever imagined - because, instead of an object, he creates Her.

She is Gala, and she is anything but inanimate. Born in the Spell Realm, she is beautiful and highly intelligent - and nobody knows what she's capable of. She will do anything to experience the world...even leave the man she is beginning to fall for.

Augusta, a powerful sorceress and Blaise's former fiance, sees Blaise's deed as the ultimate hubris and Gala as an abomination that must be destroyed. In her quest to save the human race, Augusta will forge new alliances, becoming tangled in a web of intrigue that stretches further than any of them suspect. She may even have to turn to her new lover Barson, a ruthless warrior who might have an agenda of his own...

I'm Looking For Volume 2 Already

What did you love best about The Sorcery Code: Volume 1?

What I love best about The Sorcery Code: Volume 1 is the different series of events that occur through out the book. Never once was I stuck and not knowing what was going on or just board trying to rush through the book. Then as I am listening to this audio book the picture appear in my head so clear because there was so much detail and very precise with everything that it was like watching a movie in your mind. The imagery is this book is very amazing.

What other book might you compare The Sorcery Code: Volume 1 to and why?

I would compare The Sorcery Code: Volume 1 to The Dream Hunter by: Sherrilyn Kenyon, because both are along the fantasy line, also they both incorporate the dream world along with their initial story line. That is there common ground. With The Sorcery Code: Volume 1 being told on dry land and The Dream Hunter told on water adds to the perspective look at everything which would be one of their many differences. I find that amazing and very appealing, being a person that looks for all the different experiences from different authors in different books. It's always better hearing more than one type of opinion and thought life about certain things especially when the author almost has the freedom of just letting it all be reviled through the story.

What about Emily Durante’s performance did you like?

Emily Durante's performance was very spectacular. She didn't have the voice that would put you to sleep from listening to it for a long period of time. She keep you interested with her narration and all the voices that she did to make sure that you new the differences in characters. She read at a very good pace so that your hearing kept up with your mind.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I would listen to this book all in one sitting if I had the time to just focus on this book alone with out any distractions. This book was packed with a lot of mind piquing events and thoughts that were never to much that you got board or over whelmed.

Any additional comments?

To all true book readers and people that like to get lost in the book, this is a book that should be include in your library of books. Never a dull moment.

A couple of words

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Honestly, I would. It is a very good fantasy story that easily captures your attention, it uses an easygoing language (I am from Romania and I had no effort whatsoever understanding the books' lines) and the story evolved step by step, slowly being more and more immersive untill the moment that you are just sucked in. Can't wait for volume 2!

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Sorcery Code: Volume 1?

Trying to avoid to make too much of a spoiler, I will refer to the starting part of the book. I am still surprised about the way Gala appeared in the story, and the way she absorbed every bit of information around her.

What does Emily Durante bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

She uses a tender voice that gives you the comfort to calmly enjoy this audiobook, but not in a boring way so you would fall asleep after a while. She knows how to maintain the ballance and she slightly changes her voice tone enough so you can easily find out when a different character is speaking.

Enthralling Read

The book, The Sorcery Code, is a very intriguing and enthralling story. One of the best parts of the book is the beginning/introduction since that sets the pace and sequence of events that the entire story follows throughout. The narrator, Emily Durante, did a great job reading. She has a natural ability of keeping the listeners captivated and anticipating the next scene. Listening to this masterpiece, I was in awe sheer as it had so many compelling scenes as well as the clear attention to detail of each scene that was evident in the narration of the story. This is one audiobook worth listening to – whether you listen to it in one reading or in sessions, you are still able to capture the essence of the characters and their world. I would most certainly listen to the book once more, perhaps in sessions this time, and will certainly read and listen to the next volume.

Fast paced

Where does The Sorcery Code: Volume 1 rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

So far, this book would be near the top of my pile of books I have ever reviewed.

What did you like best about this story?

I really liked the authors style of writing, and how she weaves the different stories together for form the narrative.

What does Emily Durante bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

She brought a whole new world to me. A peasant and lord type realm, where it is the sorcerers who are the reigning power. I love the details about where they were living, in addition to magical items like their flying chaise.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I listened to this book in one day. Every moment that I could I had this playing. While I was driving, doing dishes, and playing with my son I was also listening to this story.

Any additional comments?

I feel that you will not be disappointed if you buy this book to listen to.

The Sorcery Code: A Epic Fantasy Novel

Would you consider the audio edition of The Sorcery Code: Volume 1 to be better than the print version?

I would consider the audio version just as good as the print version, really liking the narrators use of her voice to convey different characters.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Sorcery Code: Volume 1?

Most probably the events starting at the Colosseum and ending in the aftermath of the fight against the soldiers.

Which scene was your favorite?

That would be the scene where Gala meets the soldiers outside the inn.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

High magic and Intrigue!

Any additional comments?

I really liked this fantasy story about the couple Blaise and Gala and the other two main characters Augusta and Barson in this tale of magic, danger and intrigue. The way the magic is made to work in this world is very much making me think of the sorcerers as programmers manipulating matter instead of software, and this to me is a very fresh and new way of depicting magic in novels and gives the authors lots of ways to make the story full of both obstacles and advantages for the characters. For a big part of the story I couldn’t figure out what would happen next as there was so many possible ways that the characters could act and still feel real and true to their personal agendas.

An enchanting tale...

This book tells the story of a world in which sorcerers act as the ruling class over the peasantry- which is something Blaise, master sorcerer and former prominent member of the Sorcerers’ council, strives to change. To make magic more accessible to one and all, Blaise immerses himself into finding a way of bringing magic to the people- only it doesn’t exactly take the form he expects- the result? The beautiful and perfectly formed Gala- an inquisitive and intelligent woman that becomes subject to Blaise’s infatuation from their very first dramatic and revealing meeting. It soon becomes very apparent that Blaise’s creation is capable of far more than he could ever have imagined.Blaise is instantly bewitched by his creation and seeks to find out the level of her magical abilities, however releases her into the world under the watchful care of trusted friends Esther and Maya in order to prevent the powerful and inexperienced Gala from drawing too much attention to herself and wreaking havoc. However is Gala ready for the world? And is the world ready for Gala? Obviously not, for as soon as Augusta (Blaise’s ex fiancée) gathers info on Gala’s existence she seeks to eliminate the ‘creature’ with the help of Barson (her lover) and the Sorcerers’ Council. However a web of deceit and manipulation begins to form as everyone ruthlessly seeks their own ambitions and intentions whilst trying to capture the “creature”. Will Augusta succeed in getting rid of Gala and all of her mysterious charm and increasing power and influence? You have to read and find out.From beginning to end this book is extremely intriguing and captivating. Gala’s character is mysterious and seductive, the combination of innocence and incredible power makes for a very interesting read. The interaction between the characters’ story lines are also very interesting and is written in a excellent way that conveys all the tensions and emotions between them. A very cleverly written book!

One of the best I have read!

I have read a lot of books before and this was my first time to try an audio-book, it was a very nice experience and exceeded my expectations. It had an amazing story line and will make you feel a set of different emotions! I wish I have found this book earlier, as I was fan of books under this genre for a long time. The narrator did a great job and was perfect for the story. The beginning got me hooked to read it more. I felt like I was in a different world while hearing story of the book. Each of the characters was interesting and their roles were just perfect. For me the execution and concept were nicely done. I definitely recommend this book to those who likes fantasy. I’m waiting for the second volume of the book already!

A Five Star Addition to Fantasy and Magic

What did you love best about The Sorcery Code: Volume 1?

I found myself completely immersed to the very last page, it held my attention completely as the concept is unique, refreshing and well written. A five star addition to the genre of fantasy and magic. The plot grabs you immediately, leaving no room for vague wording, then transitions into each chapter carrying intrigue to what will happen next. The book carries themes of deceit, manipulation and classism rivaling the protagonist.

What did you like best about this story?

Each character is distinctively developed and brought to life with their own personality. My favorite characters and their relationship being Gala presented as a passionate spirit laced with a hunger to see, feel and experience the world while renewing Blaise’s own faith and fascination. Listening to the growth in their relationship and their journey to the end of the book together faced with unforeseen circumstances. Circumstances that leads the book to be unpredictable and demands your interest from chapter to chapter.

What about Emily Durante’s performance did you like?

Emily Durant covered the book so smoothly and complimented the storyline to its truest essence

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes definitely! It completely captured me and was easy to follow.

Any additional comments?

Overall the book is a great read/listen as the characters intertwine with each other in both history and present, constantly collaborating or colliding to present graphic action scenes and suspense. I completely endorse and recommend this book especially for fantasy fans or the general readers it will have you hooked!

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Jenny Macmillan

09-20-15

Boring

Found the story very boring and didn't finish it. If I were you I wouldn't bother reading this one.